Jardín botánico de la Universidad de Caldas, Botanical garden at University of Caldas in Manizales, Colombia.
The garden spans 9.8 hectares at an altitude of 2160 meters, featuring native Andean forest species and medicinal plant collections in a mountain environment.
Established in 1960, this botanical institution received international recognition through its MANI herbarium code and continues its conservation mission.
The garden maintains collections of Colombian national trees, including the Lafoensia speciosa from Manizales and the wax palm, representing regional natural heritage.
Visitors can explore the gardens from Monday through Friday between 8:00 and 17:00, with weekend hours from 9:00 to 17:00.
The garden implements three main research axes: ethnobotany, endangered plant protection, and strategic forest preservation areas in the Caldas region.
GPS coordinates: 5.05632,-75.49446
Latest update: April 24, 2025 02:35
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